Practical Challenges in the Treatment of Thymic Tumors

May 20, 2026 at 18:00 – 19:35 EDT/ 19:00 – 20:35 São Paulo time

This webinar will highlight challenges in the multidisciplinary management of thymic tumors. International experts in thoracic surgery, radiation oncology, and neurology will share insights on surgical approaches, postoperative management, and adjuvant radiotherapy, with the goal of improving care for patients with thymic malignancies through expert discussion.

The webinar will be conducted in English and Portuguese with bilingual moderation.

Program:

6:00 – 6:05 PM Opening and introduction, Dr. Alberto J. M. Dela Vega, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo

6:05 – 6:25 PM Practical challenges and key pitfalls in VATS resection of thymic tumors, Dr. Joshua R. Sonett, Columbia University Medical Center

6:25 – 6:45 PM Surgical approaches for advanced thymoma cases, Dr. Ricardo M. Terra, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo / Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

6:45 – 7:05 PM Postoperative management of patients with myasthenia gravis, Dr. Eduardo Stephan, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da USP

7:05 – 7:25 PM Adjuvant radiotherapy in thymomas and thymic carcinomas, Dr. Flávia Gabrielli, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo

7:25 – 7:35 PM Discussion and closing remarks, Final discussion with the faculty

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Note:

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